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United States visa for Mexican citizens
Entry requirement
Mexican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 15 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mx.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Mexico
- Embassy of the United States in Mexico City
Presa Angostura, Mexico City
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- Consulate General of the United States in Heroica Matamoros
Calle Constitución, Colonia Jardín 1, 87330 Matamoros
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- Consulate General of the United States in Monterrey
Prolongacion Avenida Alfonso Reyes 150, 66196 Santa Catarina
- Consulate General of the United States in Nogales
Calle Kalamata 99, 85066 Heroica Nogales
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- Consulate General of the United States in Guadalajara
Avenida Manuel Acuña 3410, 44670 Guadalajara
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- Consular Agency of the United States in Playa del Carmen
Carretera Federal Puerto Juárez-Chetumal Mz.293 Lt.1 Plaza Progeso Col. Ejidal, 77710 Playa del Carmen
Today · Closed - Consulate of the United States in Mérida
calle 60 338k, Mérida
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- Consular Agency of the United States in Puerto Vallarta
Avenida Paseo de los Cocoteros 85, 63732 Puerto Vallarta
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All missions of the United States in Mexico
The United States has 15 missions in Mexico, with its embassy in Mexico City. Consulates: Nuevo Laredo, Mérida, Heroica Matamoros, Tijuana, Monterrey, Nogales and 5 more.
US visas issued to citizens of Mexico
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
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| Visitor (B) | 1,938,905 | 2,026,485 |
| Student (F, M) | 7,328 | 6,767 |
| Exchange (J) | 18,221 | 16,753 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 435,641 | 434,142 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 4,122 | 4,350 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 2,930 | 1,992 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 5,175 | 2,688 |
| Other | 698 | 523 |
| Total | 2,413,020 | 2,493,700 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 13.9% | 21.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,493,700 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Mexico, the highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 81%, work and treaty visas 17%. That is 3% more than in fiscal year 2024 (2,413,020).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Mexico received 772,659, 28% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 21.4% for citizens of Mexico in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 13.9%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Mexico anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Mexico.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Mexico
United StatesMexico Visa-free, 180 days Mexico visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Mexico to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mexican citizens can stay in the United States
How long Mexican citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mexican citizens apply
In Mexico, applications go to the US embassy in Mexico City and the consulates in Nuevo Laredo, Mérida, Heroica Matamoros, Tijuana, Monterrey and 6 more, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Mexican citizens
Canada requires Mexican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Mexico
US citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for the United States?
Mexican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Mexico?
The US embassy in Mexico is in Mexico City; there are also consulates in Nuevo Laredo, Mérida, Heroica Matamoros and Tijuana.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Mexico?
US citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Mexican citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Mexican citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.